Wii Earth 2

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WiiEarth 2
Jan 26, 2009 - 1:22 PM - by xiaNaix
Paul Wagener has released WiiEarth 2


Quote:
WiiEarth is a Google maps like app that enables you to browse the earth like in Google maps.

Changes:

* Removed Google images (captcha problem)
* Added OpenStreetMap images
* Way faster downloading of tiles
* disappearing cursor problem fixed (since latest libogc was used)
* Cool new icon (thanks Wilsoff)
* Other cool stuff

News Source: Wiibrew

Seems interesting for the wii homebrew libary!!!

 

[Sousanator]

Added the Link to this interesting app.

 

[titch.ryan]

anyone tried this? whats it like? what features has it got compared to google earth?

 

[mrman226]

How many points does it cost? I can't check cause my internet has been down

 

[titch.ryan]

its homebrew so its free but you need to install the homebrew channel
see here:
http://thewiiforum.com/twilight-hack-t4152.html

 

[jesta]

anyone tried this? whats it like? what features has it got compared to google earth?

Yeah Titch, I've got it as a channel, and it's really good! The images seem to be quite old but its got a nice refresh rate and it's nice and smooth.
Pressing 2 changes where the images come from. There are 2 streetmap sites and a hybrid (which is the best). You should try it if your interested

 

[titch.ryan]

i'll download it now and give my feedback

 

[titch.ryan]

i've tried it and its a pretty neat application. controls and display are very nice. it would be good to see some more map types.

 

[xtrapsp]

why use this? lol id rather not... is it like google earth though?

 

[titch.ryan]

yeah its basically a stripped down version of google earth.

 

[xtrapsp]

oh well i mean if i was planning a journey... cool

 

[titch.ryan]

if you were planning a journey just use google maps! but yeah just for a little browse of the world this is fun!